Key words
Analytical Chemistry (p300)
Objectives
The main objective is to provide a solid and broad scientific basis (chemical an physico-chemical ) which in practice gives access to the application of a great variety of qualitative and quantitative analytical methods and which allows to interpret correctly the derived special literature.
Topics
Theory:
Generally:
- Basic principles and – operations: concentrations, reporting, sampling methods,…
- Wet chemical analysis: volumetric procedures (acid-base, redox, precipitation and complexometric titrations) and gravimetric procedures.
Where suitable and according to time-lag:
- Electrochemical methods: conductometry -, potentiometry,..
- Molecular and atomic spectrometry (absorption and emission)
- Chromatographic techniques: basic principles: gas – liquid , gaschromatography
Exercises:
- Elementary manipulations (qualitative and quantitative level)
- Applications of the different analytical techniques on several sample matrices (plants, soils, cattle-fodders, fertilizers, environmental issues, food,…)
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of General and inorganic chemistry,
Organic chemistry and
Biochemistry of the first and the second year Bachelor in the Biosciences.
Final Objectives
- The student has to think and argue in a logical, critical and scientific manner and to implement scientific insights on related problems. At the same time he must be able to communicate verbal and/or written in an efficient manner.
- The student must have insight to the different scientific/technical disciplines.
- The students have to perform quality minded and has to take care of the environmental - , safety- and health aspects
- The students must obtain a clear insight into chemical general knowledge and basic skills and must be able to link the different aspects and apply them in process- and productcontrol.
- By the practical exercises, the mentioned objectives are persuited and other qualifications as team spirit are also emphasized
Materials used
- Teacher’s courses: theory (can be achieved during the first lecture) and practical exercises (can be achieved by the course service)
- Background information: scientific & technical literature, school library materials
Sources, which can be consulted in libraries:
- Fundamentals of Analytical Chemistry 4th ed, 1982 ;
D.A. Skoog – D.M. West; Saunders College Publishing
- Principles of Instrumental Analysis 2th ed, 1980 ;
D.A. Skoog – D.M. West; Saunders College Publishing
- Analytical Chemistry 3th ed, 1980 ;
G.D. Christian; J. Wiley & Sons
- Fundamentals of Analytical Chemistry 7th ed, 1991
D.A. Skoog – D.M. West – F.J. Holler; Saunders College Publishing
- Quantitative analysis, sixth edition
R.A. Day, Jr and A. L. Underwood; Prentice Hall
- Handbooks “Analytical Chemistry by Open Learning
Study costs
Cost: 70.0 EUR
Theory syllabus: about 15 €
Exercises: syllabus, laboratory-coat, safety glasses, pippetor,…: about 50 €
Exercises: syllabus only: about 5 €
Study guidance
- In the syllabus of the exercises and during the practical exercises, review questions and exercises are supplied. In this way students can test their knowledge according to a part the theory.
- Supplementary support and explanation is provided by appointment.
Teaching Methods
Lectures, home study, demonstrations, practical exercises
Assessment
- Theory: combination of written and oral examination (oral examination with a written preparation)
- Exercises: permanent evaluation, tasks
Scoring system:
Lecturer(s)
Theory: Dr. J. Schaubroeck and Dr. K. De Doncker
Exercises: Eng. P. Maene
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